Hotel · 4 stars · Lucca Hills

Hotel Villa La Principessa

Via Nuova Per Pisa 1616/G, 55050 Lucca, Italy·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastContinental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Description

Hotel Villa La Principessa is a four-star hotel in the Lucca Hills, set in a historic manor house surrounded by a private park.

The 13th-century building was once the home of the Duke of Lucca, and the hotel is 4.1 km from the city centre. Its countryside setting, swimming pool and Tuscan restaurant suit travellers who want time outdoors alongside visits to Lucca.

Rooms range from single and double options to a Junior Suite and categories for three people. Several room types have garden views, with pool views in selected categories; the Junior Suite has a separate bedroom and living room. The Standard Double, Single, Junior Suite and Small Double rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Outside, you can use the garden and outdoor pool. Buffet breakfast offers Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free choices, and is served on the terrace in fine weather. Free public parking and WiFi are available, and pets are allowed with charges possibly applying. The restaurant closes one day each week.

Rooms

7 room types · 13–30 m²

The range includes Standard Double, Single, Junior Suite and Small Double rooms, as well as Deluxe Double or Twin, Superior Double or Twin and Standard Triple categories. Occupancy runs from one person in the Single Room to three in the Standard Triple; double rooms and the Junior Suite are for two. The Junior Suite is 30 m², while the Standard Double is 16 m², Small Double 14 m² and Single Room 13 m².

Standard Double, Single, Junior Suite and Small Double rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Garden views feature in the Standard Double, Single and Junior Suite, and the Standard Double and Junior Suite also have pool views. The Junior Suite separates its bedroom from the living room. Bed options include single and double beds, with king-size and twin alternatives in selected categories.

Standard Double Room — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Standard Double Room

16 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size) or 2 Single bed
Garden viewPool viewBath

At 16 m², the Standard Double Room is for two and looks towards the garden and pool. Its bathroom has both a bath and shower, with a bidet, while air conditioning, a safe and minibar are also provided. Choose between one king-size bed or two single beds.

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Single Room — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Single Room

13 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
Garden viewDeskBath

At 13 m², the Single Room is arranged for one person and has a garden view. A bath and shower, bidet, air conditioning and a desk are among its distinguishing features; a safety deposit box and socket near the bed add practical details. It has one single bed.

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Junior Suite — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Junior Suite

30 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Garden viewPool viewBath

The 30 m² Junior Suite is the most spacious named option, with a separate bedroom and living room for two. Its garden and pool views, plus a private bathroom with a bath, distinguish it from the standard room types. The sleeping arrangement is one king-size bed.

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Small Double Room — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Small Double Room

14 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size) or 2 Single bed
BathAir conditioningMinibar

At 14 m², the Small Double Room is a compact option for up to two people, with a private bathroom containing both a bath and shower and a bidet. Air conditioning, a safe and minibar are provided. The room can be set with a king-size bed or two single beds.

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Garden view

This two-person room pairs a king-size bed with a garden view, as its name indicates. The view is also present in the Standard Double Room, which additionally has a pool view; this Deluxe category is distinguished by its own garden-view title and king-bed arrangement.

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Superior Double or Twin Room — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Superior Double or Twin Room

Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)

Its standout feature is the three-bed layout: two single beds alongside a king-size bed. The room is for two people and has a Superior Double or Twin title, making it the only category with a mixed bed arrangement rather than a single king bed or a king-and-twin alternative.

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Standard Triple Room — Hotel Villa La Principessa

Standard Triple Room

Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed

For up to three people, the Standard Triple Room has one single bed and one double bed. Its mixed two-bed layout is the distinguishing feature among the room options, providing a different arrangement from the king-bed rooms and the single room.

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Facilities

35 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Live music/performance

Facilities cover indoor service and time outdoors: the hotel has a garden with outdoor furniture, an outdoor swimming pool, pool towels, sun umbrellas and loungers. Free public parking is available on site, alongside an electric vehicle charging station; WiFi is free throughout. The 24-hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage and private or express check-in and check-out help with arrivals and departures, while daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing are also available.

Dining includes a restaurant, bar, coffee house, snack bar, wine and champagne, kids' meals and special-diet menus on request. Buffet breakfast offers Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free choices, with breakfast in the room also available. Pets are allowed and may incur charges; pet bowls and baskets are provided. The hotel also has family rooms, air conditioning, heating, a lift, non-smoking rooms and room service, with live music and local culture tours among its activities.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pool/beach towels

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Hotel Villa La Principessa sits among the countryside villas and farmhouses of the Lucca Hills. The 13th-century manor is set in a private park, with a garden and an outdoor swimming pool; the hotel also has a Tuscan restaurant. Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio is 350 m away, Oratorio di San Salvatore is 900 m away, Vicopelago Golf Club is 1.1 km away, and the village of Coselli is 1.4 km away.

The hotel is 4.1 km from Lucca's centre and 3.7 km from Lucca railway station. Pisa International Airport is 13.7 km away and Florence Airport is 56.8 km away. For an arrival by train, a taxi or car can cover the final stretch from the station; drivers have free public parking on site without a reservation, as well as an electric vehicle charging station.

For visits to Lucca, Porta San Pietro is 3.8 km away, Piazza Napoleone is 3.9 km away, Guinigi Tower is 4.4 km away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 4.5 km from the hotel. Piazza Napoleone is a principal civic square; Guinigi Tower is known for its rooftop trees, and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro occupies the footprint of a Roman amphitheatre. The countryside around the hotel also suits a round of golf at Vicopelago Golf Club, while village roads lead towards Coselli and the small settlements among the hills.

  • Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio
    A small church close to the hotel, among the nearest local landmarks.
    350 m
  • Oratorio di San Salvatore
    A historic oratory in the surrounding countryside, less than a kilometre away.
    900 m
  • Vicopelago Golf Club
    A nearby golf course set among the hills south of Lucca.
    1.1 km
  • Coselli
    A small village among the countryside settlements surrounding the hotel.
    1.4 km
  • Lucca railway station
    The railway station for train connections to and from Lucca.
    3.7 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    An oval piazza occupying the footprint of a Roman amphitheatre.
    4.5 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a garden setting with an outdoor swimming pool and a private park.
  • ✓you enjoy a historic stay in a 13th-century manor house once owned by the Duke of Lucca.
  • ✓you appreciate buffet breakfast with Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free choices.
  • ✓you want a Tuscan restaurant on site, alongside a bar and coffee house.
  • ✓you travel with a pet: pets are allowed, although charges may apply.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you want to stay in central Lucca: the hotel is 4.1 km from the city centre.
  • ✕you require private parking: the free on-site parking is public.
  • ✕you need the restaurant to open every day: it closes one day each week.
  • ✕you want a larger room when travelling alone: the Single Room is 13 m².

What guests say

688 verified reviews
8.6

Guests praise the peaceful setting, attentive staff, garden-served breakfast and the large, clean swimming pool. The well-kept grounds are another recurring positive. Staff feedback is particularly strong, while WiFi is the weaker point in guest ratings.

Staff9.2
Comfort8.8
Location8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Value for money8.5
Facilities8.4
Free WiFi6.7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Hotel Villa La Principessa cost?

Rates at Hotel Villa La Principessa vary by season, room type and dates. You can view current rates through our booking partners for your stay.

How do I get to Hotel Villa La Principessa?

Hotel Villa La Principessa is on Via Nuova Per Pisa in the Lucca Hills, 4.1 km from Lucca's centre. Lucca railway station is 3.7 km away and Pisa International Airport is 13.7 km away. A taxi or car can cover the final stretch from the station. Free public parking is available on site without a reservation, with an electric vehicle charging station.

What is near Hotel Villa La Principessa?

Hotel Villa La Principessa is 350 m from Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio and 900 m from Oratorio di San Salvatore, two religious landmarks nearby. Vicopelago Golf Club is 1.1 km away. Porta San Pietro is 3.8 km from the hotel, and Piazza Napoleone is 3.9 km away. The churches and golf course are close by, while the gate and square are points to explore farther into Lucca.

What breakfast is available at Hotel Villa La Principessa?

Hotel Villa La Principessa serves a buffet breakfast with Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free choices. In fine weather, breakfast is served on the terrace, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Does Hotel Villa La Principessa allow pets?

Hotel Villa La Principessa allows pets, although charges may apply. Pet bowls and pet baskets are available at the hotel, so travelling with an animal is supported by specific on-site equipment as well as the stated pet policy.

Does Hotel Villa La Principessa have a restaurant?

Hotel Villa La Principessa has a Tuscan restaurant, a bar and a coffee house on site; the restaurant closes one day each week. Food service also includes kids' meals and special-diet menus on request.

Does Hotel Villa La Principessa have a swimming pool?

Hotel Villa La Principessa has an outdoor swimming pool, with pool and beach towels, sun umbrellas and loungers available. Guests have praised the pool's size and cleanliness.

What room types does Hotel Villa La Principessa offer?

Hotel Villa La Principessa has single and double rooms, a Junior Suite with a separate bedroom and living room, and a Standard Triple Room for up to three. The Junior Suite is 30 m²; the Standard Double is 16 m², while the Small Double is 14 m².

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